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Wear a Piece of Amish Country Home

Shipshewana Souvenir Guide

Looking to show off your love for the Heart of Amish Country? Then you need to represent by wearing Shipshewana-themed attire while you’re in town. When you’re in Shipshewana, you’ll […]

Wear a Piece of Amish Country Home
Mom's Ice Cream

Cool off in the Heart of Amish Country

There’s nothing quite like cooling off with a scoop (or two) of ice cream in Indiana’s Amish Country. As the summer sun warms the countryside, treat yourself to a sweet, […]

Cool off in the Heart of Amish Country

Discover Shipshewana with The Shipshe Tour Lady: Karleen Richter

Meet the Partner

If you’re looking to explore the heart of Amish Country with an engaging, fun, and charming guide, look no further than The Shipshe Tour Lady, Karleen Richter. With 25 years […]

Discover Shipshewana with The Shipshe Tour Lady: Karleen Richter

Best Outdoor Things to Do

in Shipshewana and LaGrange County, Indiana

If you’re looking for a place to unwind, reconnect with nature, and enjoy the simpler things in life, Shipshewana and LaGrange County, Indiana, are ready to welcome you. This area […]

Best Outdoor Things to Do

Pack Your Bags for a Budget-Friendly Family Adventure in Shipshewana!

2-Day Family Fun Itinerary

Get ready to hit the road and make unforgettable memories in Shipshewana—without stretching your wallet. Discover fun family events for the kids, mom, dad, and even your pets! Enjoy hands-on […]

Pack Your Bags for a Budget-Friendly Family Adventure in Shipshewana!
Arial view of Shipshewana

Take a Memorial Day Trip to Shipshewana

Amish Country Getaway!

Looking for something to do this weekend for the holiday? Grab the family and head to Indiana Amish Country! From Amish homestyle cooking and shopping off the beaten path to […]

Take a Memorial Day Trip to Shipshewana
Amish buggy

How to Plan a Trip to Shipshewana

Indiana's Amish Country

Indiana’s Amish Country is home to one of the largest Amish communities in the United States, drawing visitors from around the world who are eager to experience its peaceful landscapes, […]

How to Plan a Trip to Shipshewana
Shipshewana Amish Buggy

Celebrate National Tourism Week

May 5th through the 9th!

Grab your stretchy pants, suitcase, and a thirst for adventure, and join the Shipshewana/LaGrange County CVB to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW)! Stop by the Visitors Center May […]

Celebrate National Tourism Week

Meet Katie Bailey

No Place Like Oz Museum in LaGrange

The Wizard of Oz, Wicked, Oz the Great and Powerful – these movies and Broadway shows are full of characters near and dear to fans. One local collector, Katie Bailey, […]

Meet Katie Bailey

Meet Marsha Gill-Dunker

Fireside Craft Burgers & Brews

Drive 15 minutes east of Shipshewana and you’ll find Fireside Craft Burgers & Brew, the first and only brewery serving LaGrange County. That’s a mighty tall order and one that […]

Meet Marsha Gill-Dunker

Award Winning “I Love Shipshe” Sculpture

Best IN Indiana Activation Award

Take a short walk from the Shipshewana Visitors Center to the Farmstead Inn and you’ll get the chance to be the “I” in the awarded Best IN Indiana Activation, the […]

Award Winning “I Love Shipshe” Sculpture
Quilt Classes at Maple Wood 1-1 8-25

Quilters’ Getaway in Indiana’s Amish Country

Looking for an unforgettable quilting getaway? Plan a trip with your friends and escape to Shipshewana, Indiana, for a creative adventure in the heart of Amish Country. Shipshewana is known […]

Quilters’ Getaway in Indiana’s Amish Country

10 Things to Do This Spring in Shipshewana, Indiana

The season of renewal brings a whole new sense of wanderlust. Rising temperatures and revived greenery invite all to leave their winter lairs and venture into the sunshine. Shipshewana and […]

10 Things to Do This Spring in Shipshewana, Indiana
Andi Sherman

Meet Andi Sherman

The Kingsbury in Howe

The Kingsbury in Howe is a group of historic buildings located in Howe, Indiana. Located 20 minutes northeast of Shipshewana, the business is more than just a piece of history, […]

Meet Andi Sherman

Graze LaGrange

Highlights Local Restaurants and Unique Eats

Visit LaGrange and bring your appetite for all the delicious food you’ll find on Restaurant Row in LaGrange. For two weeks dine on unique graze menu items at six local […]

Graze LaGrange
Lavender

Meet Marion Wiggins

Bloomfield Apothecary in LaGrange, IN

“Marion always said that if the Huff Corners Schoolhouse was ever for sale, she wanted to buy it.” About 3 miles east of LaGrange, you’ll pass the now-renovated Bloomfield Schoolhouse […]

Meet Marion Wiggins

Yoder Department Store

A Legacy of Service

A trip to Yoder Department Store isn’t just about tracking down great deals. Sure, just like when the store first opened its doors in the 1940s, you can still find […]

Yoder Department Store

Gear Up for the Annual Ice Festival

January 17-18, 2025

Plan to bundle up and get out of the house for some cool family fun! Here’s the official schedule: Fri. January 17th 10am: Ice Carvers begin creating their designs for […]

Gear Up for the Annual Ice Festival

Wintertime Events, Activities, and Adventure

Shipshewana and the surrounding towns are open all year long

While things may slow down in winter with the colder weather or snow falling, things do not slow down in Shipshewana. One of the most asked questions this time of […]

Wintertime Events, Activities, and Adventure
Stocking Stuffers

12 Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Plus one extra everyone can enjoy!

Filling stockings is always a fun part of the holidays. Whether they’re full of candy, chocolates, or gift cards, you don’t have to look far to fill them to the […]

12 Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Alyse & Russ

Meet Allyse and Russ Yoder

Yoder Popcorn

Crunchy, buttery goodness awaits at Yoder Popcorn. The Amish family-owned shop began in 1936 in the back garden. Today, fourth-generation owners Allyse and Russ Yoder continue to uphold tradition and […]

Meet Allyse and Russ Yoder
Teaberry Wood Tap Handle

Shop Shipshewana Small Business Season

Shop small and local for unique goods, gifts, and crafts you can’t find anywhere else.

Small Business Season is the time of year to shop small and locally owned businesses. Shipshewana is chock-full of them. Each has a story to tell, a rich history, and […]

Shop Shipshewana Small Business Season
Davis Mercantile at Christmas time

Shopping Tips for A Shipshewana Christmas

Find the Perfect Gifts in a Winter Wonderland

If you’re searching for unique and meaningful gifts this holiday season, there’s no better place to shop than Shipshewana, Indiana, during the Christmas season. As the town lights up with […]

Shopping Tips for A Shipshewana Christmas
A Shipshewana Christmas

A Shipshewana Christmas

Experience the Magic of the Lighting of Shipshewana!

As the whispers of the first snowflakes begin and the air turns cool, the quaint town of Shipshewana transforms into a winter wonderland that captures the true essence of Christmas. […]

A Shipshewana Christmas